Tag: #glaciers

Scientists forecast a mid-century ‘peak glacier extinction’ as thousands vanish each year

New modeling projects glacier losses will peak around mid-century, with 2,000–4,000 glaciers disappearing annually depending on emissions cuts.

#glaciers, #climatechange, #globalwarming, #watersecurity, #alps

Prow Knob Becomes Island as Alsek Glacier Retreats

NASA imagery shows climate change turning Prow Knob into an island in Alaska as the Alsek Glacier retreats rapidly.

#climatechange, #glaciers, #alaska, #nasa, #environment

UN Report Warns of Glacier Melt Impact on Global Water Security

UN highlights glacier melt's threat to water security, urging immediate global action to protect vital 'water towers.'

#climatechange, #watersecurity, #glaciers, #unitednations

Nepal Hosts Landmark Conference on Himalayan Glacier Melting Crisis

Global leaders meet in Kathmandu to tackle the accelerating melt of Himalayan glaciers.

#climatechange, #himalayas, #glaciers, #nepal, #southasia